8. My own brothers treat me like a stranger. They act as if I came from a foreign land.
9. My strong devotion to your Temple is destroying me. Those who insult you are also insulting me.
10. When I spend time crying and fasting, they make fun of me.
11. When I wear sackcloth to show my sorrow, they tell jokes about me.
12. They talk about me in public places. The beer drinkers make up songs about me.
13. As for me, Lord, this is my prayer to you: Please accept me! God, I want you to answer me with love. I know I can trust you to save me.